I agree! As for not using the space, in my defense, I never have time. And tbh when I am free there is nothing going on at the space that I can't do in my bedroom naked if I so feel like it. On 1 May 2014 17:31, "Ian Trump" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Greetings, > > > > Since the budget meeting I believe we have added four new people > (confirmed or in the pipe line) and two octopi employees will be at 40.00 > per month as opposed to 20.00 each. That works out to a net of 5 new folks. > Before folks go “bat shit crazy” about raising prices etc. let’s ask for > both a current state and projected state budget situation report from our > board, as soon as one is made available. $100.00 was also added from the PC > auction. I know this for sure. > > > > Let me leave you with these thoughts: > > > > 1) If you believe in Skullspace bring someone new to Skullspace. > > 2) If you’re not using the space, then that’s your problem. There is > tons of awesome shit going on. On Tuesdays and on weekends, etc. > > 3) We have Popcorn > > 4) Support the Board by recruiting people and starting cool > projects. > > 5) Start thinking less about “talk-acracy” and remember were a > “do-acracy” - Start a project and do some cool shit which attracts people. > “get-shit-done-acracy” > > 6) Make SkullSpace a priority destination; check in and see what’s > going on before you head out, who know you might meet some one interesting. > > 7) Meet some people and talk about SkullSpace > > > > Ian > > > > > > > > > > > > *From:* [email protected] [mailto: > [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Roswyne > *Sent:* May-01-14 5:06 PM > *To:* Skull Space Discussion List > *Subject:* Re: [SkullSpace-Discuss] Counter-proposal re: Fundraising > > > > I prefer to see expenses split equitably, and have frequently indicated > that I feel it is unwise to rely on charity. > > If people are having problems paying $40 a month, they obviously have no > spare cash to tie up buying gift certificates. > > If SkSp is not even worth $20/month to existing members, we're doing > something horrifically wrong - considering our rent alone is 100x that, and > there are additional expenses to boot. > > On May 1, 2014 3:14 PM, "Courtney Lofchick" <[email protected]> wrote: > > We would prefer to avoid raising dues if at all possible because many > will not be able to afford it. If you like, you can add a donation to your > dues. There are a few of us that do this and it helps a lot. > > > > I realize that the payment method for FundScrip is a bit inconvenient, > that's why I offered to take orders for people. I should also mention that > they have a direct debit method if you fill out a form. > > > > On Thu, May 1, 2014 at 2:59 PM, Roswyne <[email protected]> wrote: > > Why don't we just raise dues instead? > > If anyone else tried to get me to buy gift certificates online without > being able to use any reasonable method of payment, I'd laugh at them. > > And if SkSp wouldn't make enough from them to cover credit card fees, then > there's no significant profit to be made anyway. > > On Apr 30, 2014 1:49 PM, "Courtney Lofchick" <[email protected]> > wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > > > SkullSpace has signed up for FundScrip. FundScrip is a company that allows > non-profits to sell gift cards and receive a percentage of the proceeds. > There are around 100 retailers participating in the program including > grocery stores, gas companies and restaurants. > > > > If you purchase gift cards you will get the full value of the cards, the > only cost to you is a minimal shipping charge. You can purchase up to 4 > gift cards, up to $500 at a time and the shipping will only be 87 cents. If > the shipping charges are problematic, I would be happy to cover them. As > you add gift cards to your shopping cart you can see how much of the > proceeds go to SkullSpace. It isn't much, but if all of our members > purchased gift cards to pay for groceries through us it would start to add > up. > > > > If you would like to sign up you can do so at: > > http://www.fundscrip.com/ > > > > Our invitation code is: > > *SS5BMZ* > > > > Once you sign up, purchasing cards is really easy. At the moment we ask > that you only purchase cards through the *online bill payment* option. If > you select Interact or credit card we will be charged fees and they may end > up being more than our commission. > > > > After you select online bill payment, when you checkout you will be given > a code. You will need this code to set up Fundscrip as a payee at your > bank. Not all banks have Fundscrip listed as a payee. If this happens to > you please let me know and we will figure out another way to pay them. > > > > If you have any trouble registering or any questions please let me know. > > > > Thanks > > > > Courtney > > > _______________________________________________ > SkullSpace Announce Mailing List > Help: http://www.skullspace.ca/wiki/index.php/Mailing_List#Announce > Archive: https://groups.google.com/group/skullspace-announce-archive/ > > > _______________________________________________ > SkullSpace Discuss Mailing List > Help: http://www.skullspace.ca/wiki/index.php/Mailing_List#Discuss > Archive: https://groups.google.com/group/skullspace-discuss-archive/ > > > > > _______________________________________________ > SkullSpace Discuss Mailing List > Help: http://www.skullspace.ca/wiki/index.php/Mailing_List#Discuss > Archive: https://groups.google.com/group/skullspace-discuss-archive/ > > > _______________________________________________ > SkullSpace Discuss Mailing List > Help: http://www.skullspace.ca/wiki/index.php/Mailing_List#Discuss > Archive: https://groups.google.com/group/skullspace-discuss-archive/ >
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